Hotel Karmel

I liked how close it was to Bobbejaanland

Very old-fashioned and the hallways were a little scary. The place holds a lot of Christiane history and we did not know that before we booked.

The hotel is a converted nunnery and the building and rooms were of a very high standard. The fitness centre was free of charge (but not the swimming pool or sauna) and there was a good choice for breakfast

The hotel reception desk is not manned, so everytime you need something you have to phone and wait for the receptionist to arrive. The front door has a code, which incidentally is not your booking code, so you have to phone to be let in. Once inside there is no 'phone on the front desk to 'phone the receptionist. Everytime you need something eg the fitness centre to be unlocked, then you have to 'phone and wait for the receptionist. If you don't have a mobile 'phone , then don't book this hotel ! The parking is also less than satisfactory. You can park on the town square in front of the hotel. This is free from 6pm and overnight. Friday mornings it is not available at all, due to the weekly market. The public car park at the back has 7 spaces reserved for guests, so it is first come first served. Otherwise you have to pay. The restaurant is in a nearby hotel, but was closed the evening when we were there - a Saturday in June. The sauna and swimming pool cost €10 (The notes in the room says per hour, but the receptionist told us per day!)

The hotel was very comfortable especially the beds. Staff were pleasant and helpful.

Not being able to check in before 14.00 having advised of an early arrival.

Very Spartan. Someone had smoked in the room it smelled awful. No front desk staff.